Erika Alvero
Position: Special to The Journal
Phone Number: (970), 564-6029

Bail set at $1 million in homicide west of Mancos

Debra Gaylyn Riddle suspected of killing Arizona man

Fire burning in Dark Canyon Wilderness

15-acre fire closes two trails west of Monticello

Lodgers tax funding cut could harm Mancos Visitor Center

Center’s staffing, operation dependent on tax

Vigil in Cortez supports immigration detainees

About 100 locals turned out for a candlelight vigil at City Park in support of those held in detention facilities at the southern border. The Cortez Lights for Liberty vigil was o...

Woman arrested on suspicion of homicide west of Mancos

Debra Gaylyn Riddle faces second-degree murder charge

Reckless Kelly heads to Cortez for Montezuma County Fair

Austin band’s music described as ‘red dirt country’, mixed to rock ’n’ roll

Cowbelles award scholarships to Dolores High grads

Two Dolores High School grads were awarded scholarships by the Southwestern Cowbelles this year. Every year, the Cowbelles give out two $1,000 scholarships to local seniors who ch...

Roland R. Schneider Scholarship grant scholarships

This year, 11 Montezuma-Cortez High School graduates were awarded the Roland R. Schneider Scholarship. The scholarship is managed by local nonprofit Onward! A Legacy Foundation. T...

Aid to ICE, use of lights discussed in town hall with Marshal’s Office

Mancos residents share comments, concerns about local law enforcement

Thousands celebrate Independence Day in Cortez

Ertel signs off as show’s operations chief

Update: Fire south of Cortez blamed on barbecue grill

Embers from grill spark grass fire, chief says

Piñon Project keeps summer activities going in Cortez

Adventure trips, daily events planned